8. Seek agreement with
your advisor about where your efforts will
be focused --- and where they will not.
Create shared realistic expectations about
what will be achieved.

9. Have realistic estimations
and expectations of your advisor, however
frustrated you may be by her performance.
Some graduate students I know have read
parts of their dissertation in prestigious
journals over the name of their advisor
with no mention of the student.

10. Remember that your
advisor has others to answer to. Anything
you can do to help her be successful will
enhance your image and reflect well on your
career prospects.